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History + Culture

A Veteran’s Daughter Searches Vietnam for Clues to Her Father’s Past

With just an old photograph in hand, a writer sets out to understand her father’s role in the Vietnam War—depending entirely on the kindness of strangers willing to help.

October 25, 2013 01:56 PM
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Lisa Abend
In the Magazine

Learning to Understand the South, One Note at a Time

An aspiring bluegrass fiddler from London discovers much more than music on a trip to North Carolina.

June 11, 2012 06:44 PM
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Emma John
In the Magazine

Spin the Globe: Chris Colin in Iceland

AFAR chose a destination at random—by literally spinning a globe—and sent Chris Colin on a spontaneous journey to Iceland.

April 6, 2012 06:52 PM
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Chris Colin
Food + Drink

My Starring Roll in Laos

One traveler returns to Laos.

June 8, 2012 12:42 PM
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Andy Isaacson
Food + Drink

What a Food Writer Learned Feasting Farm-to-Table in Istria

In the Adriatic Sea’s largest peninsula, esteemed journalist Mark Bittman finds out what it really means to “eat local.”

June 19, 2012 05:47 PM
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Mark Bittman
Art + Culture

Inside Europe’s Most Enigmatic City

Seeking the wonderfully disorienting effect of travel, writer Taras Grescoe ventures to Budapest, where bewilderment ensues.

May 15, 2013 07:13 PM
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Taras Grescoe
Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Jody Adams Bikes Through Sicily

Wandering Chef: Jody Adams Bikes Through Sicily

March 28, 2012 01:30 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink

Drinking Traditional Mead in Medieval Suzdal, Russia

While in Sudzal, try this traditional beverage.

February 6, 2012 03:48 PM
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Bill Fink
Travel Tales

Get to Know Some Birkebeiner Enthusiasts

Get to Know Some Birkebeiner Enthusiasts

December 3, 2012 04:59 PM
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Jessica S.
Other

The New Face of South Africa

Born free, today’s post-apartheid generation asks, what’s next?

May 7, 2012 07:14 PM
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Chris Smith
In the Magazine

Can I Help You?

The give and take of a 20-year friendship.

June 29, 2012 02:35 PM
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Brad Newsham
History + Culture

How Immigrants Shaped Melbourne’s Modern Food Scene

Writer Tom Downey tracks the sources of surprising culinary innovations in Australia’s second city.

April 4, 2014 03:03 PM
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Tom Downey
Other

A Photographer’s Eye on Burma

A Photographer’s Eye on Burma

September 25, 2012 06:38 PM
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Petrina Tinslay
Longreads

Real Life in Paradise

Tourism is down, prices are up, social services are disappearing, and the government is bankrupt. Which means it’s a good time to get to know Seychelles.

June 25, 2011 12:10 PM
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Sheridan Prasso
Style + Design

Remade in Japan

I’m on the hunt for perfection, Japanese style.

May 3, 2012 02:20 PM
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Tom Downey

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